In one of the first emails Tyanne wrote to me she said, “Gavin wants me to warn you that I’m a horrible model…” My first thought was, “Uh oh. What kind of man says that about his fiance?” And got a bit worried. But then she continued on to tell me the back story behind...
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San Juan Capistrano Engagement : Sarah & Steve
Sarah and Steve are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. They shared cupcakes with me and then gave me their balloons to take home to Ellie at the end of our session. And let me tell you, Ellie loves her balloons! So much so that the balloon came with us to dinner...
Palos Verdes Wedding : Audrey & Ken
I’m really excited to be sharing Audrey and Ken’s wedding with you all as it was shot in both film and digital. I’m really loving the look and feel of these images and they had such a beautiful wedding with so many heartfelt moments. I loved being there, capturing each moment and tearing up at...
Engagement : Sherri & Patrick : Film
I know you recognize these two! Here are my film images from their engagement session. Enjoy!
Engagements on Film
I’ve been shooting a bit a film at some of my engagement sessions. When I get the film back I always think I should have shot more film. But it’s still a learning process for me so I try to use a bit of restraint and shoot a bit here and there in different lighting...
Condor’s Nest Ranch : Film Shoot Part III
By the time the models had all left the rain stopped and the sun decided to make an appearance. Determined to make use of the gorgeous light and the amazing venue we ventured off to take some photos of each other after getting dolled up for the Wish Upon a Wedding launch party that evening....
Condor’s Nest Ranch : Film Shoot
Some photographer friends and I planned a little film shoot at this amazing wedding venue in Pala called the Condor’s Nest Ranch. It was a super fun day and I’m absolutely loving all the images I got! I was so anxious to get these back from Richard Photo Lab that when I did I literally...
Orange County Baby Portraits: Lucas 6 Months : Film
Some film that I got back from baby Lucas’s 6 month portraits! Thanks Richard Photo Lab, you guys are the best. The money shot. I love everything about this image! Lucas’s expression, the light, his little fingers clutching his little shoes! Usually when I shoot baby portraits I’ll have one parent behind me to try...
HIN : Irwindale Car Show : Film
A few weeks ago I crashed a “Daddy and me” day at Irwindale with some friends. These days I’m shooting all personal work on my Contax and am loving it. Here’s Ellie and Ming’s son Brandon in front of Jeff’s dream car. One of them at least. Look at that face! Bradon is the cutest...
Orange County Engagement: Liza & Chad : Film
Here are a few frames I shot at Liza and Chad’s engagement session. This was the one where I loaded 120 film onto a 220 back and wasn’t able to shoot more frames due to what Jeff likes to call user error. Hmph! But I’m pretty happy with the few that I did get.